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In a city famous for brats, fried cheese curds, frozen custard, and beer, trying to eat and drink healthy can seem daunting—impossible even. After all, you’re more likely to stumble into a bar than a grocery store in the state of Wisconsin. But there are ways to enjoy your dining experience without the phrase cholesterol levels, acid reflux, or food coma running through your brain. Read on to learn how to eat light in Milwaukee restaurants.
Embrace Your Inner Veg Head
The words vegetarian and healthy aren’t mutually exclusive. (Vegetarians who subsist solely on pasta and cheese pizza prove this point.) Luckily, some of the best restaurants in Milwaukee are vegetarian-friendly and serving up their fair share of salads, fresh-squeezed juice, and nutritious sandwiches.
Where to go: Riverwest Co-op Café cooks all of its food from scratch, using the same local, organic ingredients sold in its store.What to get: Start the day off with housemade maple granola and bananas, or go for bi bim bop, brown rice topped with steamed veggies and kimchi, for lunch or dinner.
Where to go: Beans & Barley, like Riverwest Co-op, doubles as a specialty grocery store and café.What to get: Try the always-fresh garden salad for a light lunch or fill up with a fan-favorite sweet-potato and bean burrito.Go for Small PlatesThe Midwest is known for its generous, some might say gargantuan, portion sizes. Enter tapas-style dining for those looking for high-quality food that doesn’t require a high-capacity stomach. Just remember: sharing is caring.
Where to go: La Merenda offers globally inspired small plates made with seasonal ingredients; cooks can often be seen plucking fresh herbs from the restaurant’s outdoor garden.Sample dishes: Rushing Waters pan-seared trout, prosciutto salad with arugula, seasonal tart of the day, and patatas bravas with chorizoWhere to go: Odd Duck serves a constantly rotating menu of small plates in four parts: Cheese, Charcuterie, Animal, and Vegetable.Sample dishes: Seared scallops, grilled bavette steak, gouda-stuffed Medjool dates, cucumber gazpacho, and maitake-mushroom crepesStock Up at a Local Farmers’ MarketWith more than 20 farmers’ markets in Milwaukee County, there are endless options to find locally culled fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, and whatever else you might need to cook tonight’s dinner, or enjoy a healthy snack while on vacation.
Where to go: West Allis Farmers Market, located about 6 miles southwest of downtown Milwaukee, has been around since 1919.When to go: noon–6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 1 p.m.–6 p.m. Saturday, May through NovemberWhat you’ll find: fresh radishes, asparagus, rhubarb, strawberries, raspberries, zucchini, squash, peas, snap beans, potatoes, corn, herb plants, and eggsWhere to go: The pup-friendly South Shore Farmers Market, which offers stunning views of Lake Michigan thanks to its location in South Shore Park.When to go: 8 a.m.–noon Saturday, mid-June through mid-OctoberWhat you’ll find: local honey, spring rolls, bubble tea, fresh crepes, raw oats and grains, and produce as far as the eye can seeWhen all else fails, get a bacon-stuffed bacon burger from Milwaukee Ale House and eat better tomorrow.Photo: Peach Salad by Ralph Daily under CC BY 2.0.

Once the landmarks have been photographed, the museums browsed, and statues hugged, there’s no greater way to get to know a city than to drink its beer. That goes double for Milwaukee, a city that was once dubbed the the “beer capital of the world.” There’s countless Milwaukee tours available, but Milwaukee brewery tours offer a unique take on the city’s history and enduring legacy. But you’re short on time. That’s OK! There is a way to take it all in—and stay safe and sober—in just a single day. Here are our tips.Stop #1: Pabst Brewing CompanyOf course it starts at Pabst, arguably one of the country’s most influential breweries. Tours start promptly at 11 a.m., which should give you ample time to get breakfast under your belt. An all-ages experience, Pabst’s Best Tour begins in the Blue Ribbon Hall and navigates various nooks and crannies of the Pabst enterprise. Along the way, you’ll learn the brewery’s history, watch retro beer commercials, and get photo ops with the historic Captain Pabst and King Gambrinus statues. Tip: A beer is included with the tour, but opt for one of the nonalcoholic options instead. You’ve got a big day ahead.Stop #2: Sprecher Brewing Co.It’s a bit of a hike north, but you won’t want to miss Sprecher, a 30-year-old staple of the Milwaukee beer scene. Tours run throughout the day and take you from the brewhouse to the aging cellar and up through the bottling line and warehouse. Samples are then passed out at Sprecher’s indoor beer tent, be it of the beer or soda variety. That’s right, Sprecher makes sodas, and you can sample them to your heart’s content. Tip: A little beer, a little soda. Balance is everything.Stop #3: Lakefront Brewery, Inc. A quick jaunt south leads you to Lakefront, a modern craft brewery with an eclectic selection, gluten-free options, and a cozy spot along the scenic Milwaukee River. Weekend tours are abundant, but do make sure you sign up early online. If you aren’t able to secure a reservation, however, mini tours are held five minutes after the hour, every hour. You won’t get as in-depth a tour, but you’ll still get free samples and a souvenir pint. Tip: As you sample, take note of your favorites. A pint is in your future.Stop #4: Lakefront Brewery Beer HallYou won’t have to travel far for lunch, as Lakefront boasts an onsite restaurant. The Beer Hall specializes in hearty, housemade recipes incorporating fresh ingredients from Wisconsin farms and local entrepreneurs. Enjoy a pint of the Lakefront beer you most enjoyed. You’ve earned it. Tip: One pint is enough. And eat! But eat light. Opt for the Power Salad or a deluxe pretzel. Don’t want to get sleepy. Stop #5: Miller Brewing CompanyThe modern beer scene owes a lot to Miller, another staple of the macro-brewing industry. Guided tours run an hour and span 155 years of history and the entirety of Miller Valley. That includes the brewhouse, packaging center, warehouse, and the historic Miller Caves. Tip: Hey, a cold Miller High Life never hurt anyone.Stop #6: Brenner Brewing Co.New to Milwaukee’s craft-brewing scene is Brenner, a brewery that incorporates the city’s arts and culture into its mission. This means that, before and after the early evening tour, you can enjoy local artwork from an adjacent gallery. Brewmaster Mike Brenner is often on hand for the tours, happy to discuss both the beer and the art. Tip: Now’s the time to relax. Brenner is open later than other Milwaukee breweries, and it feels good to buy local. Brenner is as local as it gets.

It’s easy to take oil for granted, but if you neglect it for too long, you’re in for car trouble (and a lighter wallet). Changing your oil on the regular ensures a longer life for your car and fewer visits to the mechanic. A good rule is to change your oil every 5,000 miles or every six months, whichever comes first. Luckily, Milwaukee oil-change facilities are in abundance, and we’ve compiled a few of the best ones here.1. Scrub-A-Dub Car Wash (Multiple Locations)Efficiency is every bit as important as quality at Scrub-A-Dub, with expert oil changes being performed in just 10–15 minutes. AOCA-certified lube technicians even keep track of your car’s condition and mileage from visit to visit, which should come in handy if the car requires preventive maintenance. And if that wasn’t enough, every oil change includes a free 1st Class car wash.2. Fast Track (Multiple Locations)If you’re looking for an oil change in Milwaukee, then you might want to consider Fast Track’s five different packages. Fast Track’s Platinum 21-point service includes everything from fluid and filter checks to visual inspections of belts, hoses, and valves. Techs even offer special services for vehicles with four-wheel drive.3. Quick Lane (2326 W. St. Paul Ave., Milwaukee, WI)Quick Lane’s seasoned technicians use only the highest-quality Motorcraft products during quick, reliable oil changes. As a bonus, every oil change also includes a detailed brake inspection.4. Ray’s OK Service (4100 W. Loomis Rd., Greenfield, WI)Oh, Ray’s just being modest. Located just outside Milwaukee proper, this family-owned service shop delivers swift, reliable, more-than-just-OK service to local motorists. What’s most impressive about Ray’s is its staff, some of whom have been with the company since its early days in the ‘70s.5. Auto Spa (160 W. Layton Ave., Milwaukee, WI)No appointments are required at Auto Spa, where state-of-the-art facilities host a team of expert techs. In addition to the traditional service, oil changes also include fluid checks, an air-filter inspection, and even a Spa Wash.

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